If you drive a diesel engine, you should know how to identify bad glow plug symptoms and how they affect the longevity and performance of your vehicle. But before we dive into the warning signs of a bad glow plug … Read more
Cruise control gives drivers the ability to take their foot off the gas pedal while keeping their car moving at one set speed. While an obvious convenience, some say that cruise control even saves fuel. This technology has been advanced … Read more
The use of alternative energy for cars is becoming more popular in the modern age. While most people have heard of electric or hybrid vehicles, many don’t think about the energy sources available which can power them. Out of all … Read more
Electronic stability control technology is designed to enhance the stability of a vehicle and to help it maintain traction on the road. Since it is electronic, you probably guessed that it uses a computerized technology to detect when the car … Read more
If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of “drive-by-wire” technology. Drive-by-wire is a method of controlling a car’s throttle and brakes electronically, without the use of traditional mechanical linkages. This technology is becoming increasingly common in new cars, and … Read more
You’ve probably heard of diesel fuel before that is used in bigger vehicles like trucks which produce a smoke screen whenever they accelerate. But thanks to modern technology and advanced automotive engines, there is now something called “clean diesel” fuel … Read more
Brake by wire technology is a type of car braking technology where the brakes are powered and controlled by electricity. You will see brake by wire technology in a lot of the newer electric cars and hybrid cars. Formula 1 … Read more
The engine uses oil to keep its components lubricated so that they don’t wear down and form corrosion that easily. Similarly, the transmission needs its own special lubricant known as transmission fluid to lubricate the gears of the transmission. No … Read more
Ever since the 1930s, semi-automatic transmissions have existed. But they slowly evolved over the decades and now we have something much different than what existed back then. That is common with every component of a car, though. There have been … Read more
If you have a manual transmission in your vehicle then you know the challenge of shifting gears. It is not as easy as an automatic transmission where all you must do is shift gears one time before you even start … Read more